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Opening

BUA inaugurates its new space this weekend with In Gabriel's Kitchen.

COME BLOW YOUR HORN, comedy by Neil Simon presented by the Towne Players, directed by Mark Lloyd and Chris Turton, starring Heather Dubose, Mary Jane Ertel, Don Gallo, Ruth Nawotniak, Chris Turton, Jeffrey Welton. Mar 20-29, Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. Sheridan-Parkside Community Center, 169 Sheridan-Parkside Dr., Tonawanda (693-9641).

IN GABRIEL’S KITCHEN, drama by Salvatore Antonio presented by Buffalo United Artists, directed by Chris Kelly, starring Adam Rath, James Konidis, John Kaczorowski, Kerrykate Abel, Darryl Hart. Mar 20-Apr 18, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Apr 5 at 7 (no performances Apr 3 & 4). BUA Theater, 119 Chippewa St. (886-9239).

THE SMOKING GUN TRIO, local playwright showcase featuring an three one-act plays by Mark Humphrey, Matthew LaChiusa, Michael Votta, presented by American Repertory Theater of WNY, starring Michael Votta, Alaina Renee Miller, Andrew Michalski, Marie Hasselback Costa, Drew Derek, Hugh Davis, Brian Bernys, Jacob Albarella. Mar 19-Apr 11, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2 & 7:30, Sun at 6:30, plus Apr 8 at 7:30. TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Ave. (884-4858).

Ongoing

THE FASTEST CLOCK IN THE UNIVERSE by Philip Ridley, presented by Torn Space, directed by David Oliver. Through Mar 28, Fri & Sat at 8, plus Mar 29 at 8. Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Circle, 612 Fillmore Ave.

HEDDA GABLER, drama by Henrik Ibsen adapted by Andrew Upton, presented by the Irish Classical Theatre Company, directed by Derek Campbell, starring Christian Brandjes, Catherine Eaton, Kathleen Betsko Yale, Kristen Tripp Kelley, Vincent O’Neill, Matt Semler, Beth Donohue. Through Apr 5, Thu & Fri at 7:30, Sat at 3 & 7:30, Sun at 2. Andrews Theatre, 625 Main St. (853-ICTC).

HONUS & ME by Steven Dietz, adapted from the from the book by Dan Gutman, presented by Theatre of Youth, directed by Meg Quinn, starring Arlene Clement, Mary McMahon, Guy Balotine, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Aaron Krygier, Chris Corporandy, James Heffron, Kurt Guba. Through Apr 5, Sat & Sun at 2. Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St. (884.4400).

HOT ‘N COLE: A COLE PORTER CELEBRATION, musical revue devised by David Armstrong, Mark Waldrop and Bruce W. Coyle, directed by Michael Walline, starring Kelly Meg Brennan, Katy Miner, Matthew Mooney, Tom Owen, Marc Sacco, Kathy Weese. Through Apr 5, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. The Kavinoky Theatre, 320 Porter Ave. (829-7668).

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, musical by Sondheim and Lapine, directed by Randall Kramer, starring Nicole Marrale Cimato, Louis Colaiacovo, Robert J. Cooke, Steve Copps, Jeffrey Coyle, Doug Crane, Paschal Frisina III, Amy Jakiel, Kelly Jakiel, Kevin R. Kennedy, SheilaMcCarthy, Debbie Pappas, Anne Roaldi, Leah Russo, Jenn Stafford. Through Apr 5, Wed at 7, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 4 & 8, Sun at 2. MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst (839-8540).

WOYUBU, adapted from Büchner’s Woyzeck and Jarry’s Ubu Roi by Josephine Anstey and Sarah Bay-Cheng, presented by University at Buffalo’s Intermedia Performance Studio in collaboration with the Real Dream Cabaret, directed by Bay-Cheng, starring Joe Wiens, Kate LoConti. Through Mar 28, Fri & Sat at 8. Downtown IPSpace - 1716 Main St. (568-4855).

Closing

THE GRAPES OF WRATH, adapted from Steinbeck’s novel by Frank Galati, presented by Buffalo State Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions, directed by Joseph Price. Through Mar 21, Thu & Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8. Warren Enters Theatre, Upton Hall, Buffalo State College campus (878-3005).

HELLO, MUDDAH! HELLO, FADDUH! THE ALLAN SHERMAN MUSICAL by Douglas Bernstein and Rob Krausz presented by Jewish Repertory Theatre, directed by Thomas Dooney, starring David Butler, Don Gervasi, Wendy Hall, Tim Newell, Loraine O’Donnell, Theresa Quinn. Through Mar 22, Thu at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8 Sun at 2. Road Less Traveled Theatre, Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre, 639 Main St. (688-4114 x391).

OVER THE TAVERN, comedy by Tom Dudzick presented by Niagara Regional Theatre Guild, directed by John Quackenbush. Through Mar 21. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 3. Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda (284-6358).

THE WIZARD OF OZ, touring production of the musical based on the MGM movie classic, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino. Through Mar 22, Thu at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2 & 7. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. (852-5000).

Special Presentations

BLACK COMEDY, farce by Peter Shaffer, starring John Buscaglia, Kevin Craig, Margo Davis, Mary Ann Moselle, Alyssa Wentling, Randy Reese, Scott Thomas, Derek Donogher Mar 21-May 2, Thu & Sat dinner at 6, show at 8. Sun, dinner at 5, show at 7. Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre, 5827 Broadway, Lancaster (683-7767).

ECLECTIC BOOGALOO, improvisational comedy presented by Eclectic Improv Company. Mar 28 at 8. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St (847-1410).

Upcoming

BUFFALO QUICKIES, annual festival of new one-act plays directed by Joyce Stilson, starring Sheila Connors, Carlton Franklin, Christopher S. Parada, Tammy Reger, Michael Seitz, Louise Reger. Mar 26-Apr 11, Thu & Sat at 7:30, Sat at 4 & 8. Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley (852-2600).

THANKFUL, gospel comedy play written, directed, and produced by Carlos V. Spencer. Apr 3 at 8. Forbes Theatre, 512 Pearl St. (602-9669).

2009 ONE ACTS, featuring Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams & Desire! Desire! Desire! by Christopher Durang. Mar 27-Apr 4, Fri & Sat at 8. Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda (743-1614).

WOYZECK by Georg Büchner, new adaptation directed and designed by Collin Ranney, presented in collaboration with University at Buffalo’s Student Guild. Mar 27 & 28 at 8. Katharine Cornell Theatre, Ellicot Complex, University at Buffalo, North Campus.